Former Golden Knight hockey player Tremblay returns to Providence Bruins

Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 9:15 pm

Nick Tremblay, a former standout for the Clarkson University Hockey team, has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League.

Tremblay has skated in 21 games for the Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) this season, registering 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points. The 6'0", 187-pound forward made his professional debut with the Bruins last season, skating in four games and scoring two points.

Tremblay played four years for the Golden Knights from 2008-12. As an assistant captain in 2011-12, the center tallied a career-high 17 goals and 19 assists for 36 points in 37 games. In 143 career games, the Candiac, QUE, native totaled 88 points (33-55).

Tremblay was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the sixth round (173rd overall) in 2008 NHL Entry Draft.